Official Amiibo Discussion Thread

[Shulk 8,623]

With all of the recent news about amiibo, and the fact that they're branching out to games outside of Smash, I figured this thread could be helpful for us amiibo fans.

 

For those who are unaware, amiibo are the new NFC figures Nintendo has been making. The only amiibo series currently released is the Super Smash Bros series, which recently had its third wave released. However, the Super Mario Bros series has also been announced, and wave four of the Smash Bros series will be coming soon.

 

So, to kick off the thread, we've got an official report from Nintendo regarding the port strike in the US, and its affects on North America's amiibo stock. It's also been said that an agreement seems to have been made with the strike, meaning the amiibo stock might increase soon!

 

Sources: http://www.amiiboinquirer.com/2015/02/19/nintendo-confirms-west-coast-port-strike-is-affecting-amiibo-hardware-shipments/

http://www.amiiboinquirer.com/2015/02/20/a-tentative-contract-has-been-reached-in-the-west-coast-port-strike/

Edited February 23, 2015 by Shulk

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

I currently own 8 amiibo: Link, Pikachu, Yoshi, Peach, Luigi, Pit, Toon Link, and Shulk. I plan on ordering all of Wave 4 of the Smash 4 amiibo as soon as they're put out there. If anything I have to secure Ness and Lucina at least.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

Already stated the excuse Nintendo is using for low stocks.I technically own only 2 since the other amiibos were gifts for my brother and sister, while 1-2 brought themselves. (We like to considering our collection "together.")The 2 I own are Peach and Rosalina. Bitches before bros. /shot I might trade my extra Rosa for Lucario if I secure Lucina.

Edited February 23, 2015 by OmegaForte

[Shulk 8,623]

Already stated the excuse Nintendo is using for low stocks.I technically own only 2 since the other amiibos were gifts or brought by my brother and sister. (We like to considering our collection "together.")The 2 I own are Peach and Rosalina. Bitches before bros. /shot I might trade my extra Rosa for Lucario if I secure Lucina.

We'll see how it does end up affecting the stock of amiibo. It probably has some sort of an impact, considering I've heard reports of many other items imported from Asia having issues due to the port strike. We'll figure out how much of an impact that is soon, hopefully.

[Shana09 5,769]

So I renamed this the Official Amiibo Discussion Thread, since it will now be the official one for now.

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

Multiple Choice?

[Shulk 8,623]

Multiple Choice?

Yeah, I can add that in. I was going for the most-wanted one, but multiple choice works too.

 

Also, I'll add my votes when I think of them. As much as I'd love amiibo sets for Xenoblade, for example, I'm not sure how they'd work.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

Pokemon...

 

 

Although chances of them making my favorite mons is slim to none. Besides, they'd go with Pikachu, X-mas Pikachu, Charizard XY, Pikachu riding on Charizard, you get the idea. >_>

[Shulk 8,623]

Pokemon...

 

 

Although chances of them making my favorite mons is slim to none. Besides, they'd go with Pikachu, X-mas Pikachu, Charizard XY, Pikachu riding on Charizard, you get the idea. >_>

I was actually thinking about making a poll for game series that could get amiibos. Might as well do that since that's getting suggested, too.

 

I'd also love to see Pokemon amiibo, but there are so many that it feels kinda unlikely.

[Shulk 8,623]

So, I don't know if anyone else heard, but the guy at Gamestop told me that there were recent shipments of Mega Man and Sheik amiibo. I've noticed both of these at other stores, too (I actually just got a Mega Man, and my brother got Sheik a while back), so it seems like a few amiibo are getting restocked. I've noticed more Toon Links, too.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

Megaman, Sonic, and Toon Link were commons for weeks now. It's just weird to find them as a few would have none while a few others would have a shit ton of them. Sheik has been uncommon-rare, but not surprised it's starting to appear more than before.

 

If only there was restocks for Ike and DDD.

 

I got the four horsemen at Nintendo World last Friday. Sadly Gold Mario ran out, but I have one shipping to me. The extra Rosalina will be either sold or trade bait if I miss out on Lucina or any future amiibos I want. (Palutena, ZSS, and if I get a new main in the future.)

Edited March 22, 2015 by OmegaForte

[Shulk 8,623]

Megaman, Sonic, and Toon Link were commons for weeks now. It's just weird to find them as a few would have none while a few others would have a shit ton of them. Sheik has been uncommon-rare, but not surprised it's starting to appear more than before.If only there was restocks for Ike and DDD.I got the four horsemen at Nintendo World last Friday. Sadly Gold Mario ran out, but I have one shipping to me. The extra Rosalina will be either sold or trade bait if I miss out on Lucina or any future amiibos I want. (Palutena, ZSS, and if I get a new main in the future.)

I know Toon Link has been around for a few weeks, but I never saw Mega Man until yesterday. I still didn't see a Sonic, even after checking at Best Buy, Gamestop, and Target. I've seen Sheik just about everywhere I've gone, though.

 

I'm waiting on restocks for Captain Falcon. He's not even listed on most stores' websites anymore.

 

Which are the four horsemen? I actually haven't heard that term yet.

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

Wait, Toon Link and Shiek aren't usually around? My gamestop has them up like all the other shelf warmers. They take up like 2-3 rows.

[Shulk 8,623]

Wait, Toon Link and Shiek aren't usually around? My gamestop has them up like all the other shelf warmers. They take up like 2-3 rows.

I never saw them until recently. I guess it just depends on what specific stores you go to.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

I know Toon Link has been around for a few weeks, but I never saw Mega Man until yesterday. I still didn't see a Sonic, even after checking at Best Buy, Gamestop, and Target. I've seen Sheik just about everywhere I've gone, though.

 

I'm waiting on restocks for Captain Falcon. He's not even listed on most stores' websites anymore.

 

Which are the four horsemen? I actually haven't heard that term yet.

 

The rare amiibo (in waves) have been given nicknames, such as the Trinity for wave 1 (WFT, Marth, and Villager iirc) and the Four Horsemen for wave 3 (the exclusives). I forgot what wave 2's rares have been called.

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

I never saw them until recently. I guess it just depends on what specific stores you go to.

Perhaps. I've seen a lot of Toon Link though. I figured there'd be plenty Toon Link since he's basically another Link option (the better of the two in my opinion).

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

The rare amiibo (in waves) have been given nicknames, such as the Trinity for wave 1 (WFT, Marth, and Villager iirc) and the Four Horsemen for wave 3 (the exclusives). I forgot what wave 2's rares have been called.

Speaking of which, I hope we can avoid this with Wave 4. Seriously doubt it though. 

[Shulk 8,623]

The rare amiibo (in waves) have been given nicknames, such as the Trinity for wave 1 (WFT, Marth, and Villager iirc) and the Four Horsemen for wave 3 (the exclusives). I forgot what wave 2's rares have been called.

Ah, alright. I knew the trinity, but never heard about the horsemen. Thanks!

 

Also... Shulks are in stock at Nintendo World? Is there any way to order amiibo through them online? I don't live anywhere near that store, unfortunately.

[Soul Eater Evans 4,045]

So, I don't know if anyone else heard, but the guy at Gamestop told me that there were recent shipments of Mega Man and Sheik amiibo. I've noticed both of these at other stores, too (I actually just got a Mega Man, and my brother got Sheik a while back), so it seems like a few amiibo are getting restocked. I've noticed more Toon Links, too.

 

I read this as Shulk for some reason.

 

You can only imagine my face when I did.

[Shulk 8,623]

I read this as Shulk for some reason.

 

You can only imagine my face when I did.

If there was a new shipment of Shulk at Gamestop, then I probably wouldn't be able to type coherent sentences right now.

[OmegaForte 1,674]

Ah, alright. I knew the trinity, but never heard about the horsemen. Thanks!

 

Also... Shulks are in stock at Nintendo World? Is there any way to order amiibo through them online? I don't live anywhere near that store, unfortunately.

 

For like a few hours to a hour the day NW restocks. I had to wait 4 hours in line until I made it in the store. 

[Shulk 8,623]

For like a few hours to a hour the day NW restocks. I had to wait 4 hours in line until I made it in the store. 

Ah... Guess I don't have much of a shot, then, even if I can order online. eBay it is, then... Good thing imports aren't that badly priced.

[Soul Eater Evans 4,045]

Akame already knows this, but I once went to Target and found a Rosalina.

 

And I had no idea that they were rare.

 

So you can only imagine

 

my reaction

 

to when

 

I found

 

out

[Clouded Sun 1,232]

I just wanna Shulk!

[Shulk 8,623]

Okay, Ness is Gamestop exclusive, and pre-orders open at 2PM Central Time. You can order online or in store. I'd order in store if I had a way to get there on time... Guess it's online for me. Hope my order won't be canceled.

 

Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/gamestop/status/583403611054571520